Body style: Coupé (two-door)
Segment: Coupe
Production years: 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994
Plymouth filled the gap after the dismissal of Eagle brand and carried over a few models from the axed car brand, such as the Laser.
Designed and built in Normal - Illinois at the Diamond Star plant, the Laser was a rebadged Mitsubishi Eclipse first generation, but without the all-wheel-drive variants offered by the Japanese brand. Plymouth tried to offer a budget sporty compact coupe vehicle under a $20,000 mark and succeeded.
The car’s exterior featured a narrow front end and a flat hood adorned by a bulge. Its short cabin and sloped rear window made the car a fierce competitor for the sport compact market. Its pop-up headlights spoiled the car’s look when they were open but made it look sleek with them closed down. At the back, the horizontal lines with sharp edges left the impression of a much wider car.
Inside, the front seats provided enough room for two adult-sized occupants, but the rear seats were cramped even for small children. Yet, they were good enough to carry some luggage for a longer trip. The trunk was not exactly spacious but was good enough for daily shopping.
Under the hood, Plymouth relied exclusively on Mitsubishi’s engines, either naturally aspirated or turbocharged. The latter and most potent version featured the famous 4G63 powerplant installed on the Lancer rally car as well. Unlike its more famous cousin, the Laser was available only as a front-wheel-drive vehicle. But it could still get an under eight-second nought-to-60 mph (0-97 kph) time.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8i 4AT (94 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1755 cm3 |
Power: | 69.1 KW @ 5000 RPM 94 HP @ 5000 RPM 93 BHP @ 5000 RPM |
Torque: | 105 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM 142 Nm @ 3500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multi-point indirect injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 106 mph (171 km/h) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/70 R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 170.5 in (4331 mm) |
Width: | 66.5 in (1689 mm) |
Height: | 51.6 in (1311 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.7/57.1 in (1,466/1,450 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 97.2 in (2469 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 10.2 cuFT (289 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2624 lbs (1190 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 23.5 mpg US (10 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8i 5MT (94 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1755 cm3 |
Power: | 69.1 KW @ 5000 RPM 94 HP @ 5000 RPM 93 BHP @ 5000 RPM |
Torque: | 105 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM 142 Nm @ 3500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multi-point indirect injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 109 mph (175 km/h) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/70 R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 170.5 in (4331 mm) |
Width: | 66.5 in (1689 mm) |
Height: | 51.6 in (1311 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.7/57.1 in (1,466/1,450 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 97.2 in (2469 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 10.2 cuFT (289 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2624 lbs (1190 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 23.5 mpg US (10 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0i 4AT (137 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1997 cm3 |
Power: | 100.8 KW @ 6000 RPM 137 HP @ 6000 RPM 135 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 125 lb-ft @ 5000 RPM 169 Nm @ 5000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multi-point indirect injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 113 mph (182 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-Speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/55 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 170.5 in (4331 mm) |
Width: | 66.5 in (1689 mm) |
Height: | 51.6 in (1311 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.7/57.1 in (1,466/1,450 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 97.2 in (2469 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 10.2 cuFT (289 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2679 lbs (1215 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 18.1 mpg US (13 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0i 5MT (137 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1997 cm3 |
Power: | 100.8 KW @ 6000 RPM 137 HP @ 6000 RPM 135 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 125 lb-ft @ 5000 RPM 169 Nm @ 5000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multi-point indirect injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 121 mph (195 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/55 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 170.5 in (4331 mm) |
Width: | 66.5 in (1689 mm) |
Height: | 51.6 in (1311 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.7/57.1 in (1,466/1,450 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 97.2 in (2469 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 10.2 cuFT (289 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2679 lbs (1215 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 18.1 mpg US (13 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0i Turbo 4AT (195 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1997 cm3 |
Power: | 143.4 KW @ 6000 RPM 195 HP @ 6000 RPM 192 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 204 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 276 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multi-point indirect injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 143 mph (230 km/h) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-Speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/70 R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 170.5 in (4331 mm) |
Width: | 66.5 in (1689 mm) |
Height: | 51.6 in (1311 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.7/57.1 in (1,466/1,450 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 97.2 in (2469 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 10.2 cuFT (289 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2745 lbs (1245 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 13.1 mpg US (18 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 26.1 mpg US (9 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0i Turbo 5MT (195 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1997 cm3 |
Power: | 143.4 KW @ 6000 RPM 195 HP @ 6000 RPM 192 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 204 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 276 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multi-point indirect injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 143 mph (230 km/h) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/70 R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 170.5 in (4331 mm) |
Width: | 66.5 in (1689 mm) |
Height: | 51.6 in (1311 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.7/57.1 in (1,466/1,450 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 97.2 in (2469 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 10.2 cuFT (289 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2745 lbs (1245 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 13.1 mpg US (18 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 26.1 mpg US (9 L/100Km) |